2020 Best in Class 401(k) Plans
PLANSPONSOR is pleased to announce the sixth “class” of companies winning the Best in Class...
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The Future for Annuities in DC Plans
The SECURE Act offered an annuity selection safe harbor for plan sponsors, but education will...
Survey Findings
Mergers and acquisitions have reshaped the retirement plan industry—and our 2019 DC Best in Class Providers list.
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Adjusting the Retirement Savings Path
Financial circumstances may change, but plan sponsors can help participants still control, and sustain, their savings.
Reliance Trust Lawsuit ESOP Lawsuit Clears Dismissal Motion
The Department of Labor alleges various failures and points of wrongdoing associated with sale of company stock to RVR Inc....
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Court Advances Suit Regarding Delta Air Lines’ Offset of Pension Benefits
It was found that the pension plan committee did not reasonably interpret the plan when it offset pension benefits for...
SECURE Act Guaranteed Income Safe Harbor Provides Assurance to Plan Sponsors
Attorneys discussed the clarity it provides, due diligence required and the hurdle of getting participants to accept annuities.
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Investment Product and Service Launches
American Beacon and asset management firm launch bond fund; Hartford Funds and Wellington Management release ETF; and Vanguard announces lower...
DST Systems Lawsuit Defendants Move to Disqualify Plaintiffs’ Attorneys
They found that some of the clients the attorneys were representing were former committee members alleged to have committed ERISA...
Public-Sector Employers Have Incentive to Keep Retiree Benefits Viable
The value public-sector employees place on retiree health and pension benefits is worth the effort of finding solutions to keep...
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Prudential Adds Debt Management Services to Financial Wellness Offering
GreenPath offers a free session with a certified financial counselor to establish goals and explore debt repayment options.
New Models Continue to Be Introduced for 403(b) Plans
K-12 and university 403(b) plan sponsors have turned to multiemployer plan solutions—the latest of which is launching in Indiana.
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The Benefits Balancing Act
Offering more benefits typically leads to recruitment success, but it's not as simple when it comes to retention.
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Financial ownership: Helping participants move from engagement to actions
Catherine Golladay, President Schwab Retirement Plan Services keynote from the PLANSPONSOR National Conference
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Retirement Plan QDIA Best Practices
Recent surveys indicate that both participants and plan sponsors have concerns about adequately meeting saving needs for retirement. Fortunately, evolved plan design and innovative product offerings could be the silver lining that forms...
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The Savings Hierarchy
Participants must take stock of their options, to maximize savings.
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On Their Own Terms
Plan design can be rejiggered to better engage Millennials.
Investment Focus
HSA Investment Options
A valuable way to grow savings for health care expenses.
Wellness Strategies
The Employer Component
Sponsors have various options for contributing to employee wellness.
Executive Summary
Low Interest Rates—The Downside
How the current environment could hurt participants.
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